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ACCESS VHF SERIES USER GUIDE
This user guide provides detailed instructions for your Access VHF series wireless system. To get your system up and
running in minutes, see the Access VHF Series Quick Set Up Guide.
Your new Access VHF Series system is designed to give you both the freedom of a wireless system and world-famous
Shure sound quality. This manual covers both Single antenna and Diversity versions of the Access VHF Series systems:
the AXS31/58 handheld systems; the AXSGW bodypack systems; the AXSHW Headset systems; and the AXSLWD la-
valier microphone system.
Wireless
System
Components
AXS31 and AXS58
Hand-held systems for
singers.
AXSGW
Bodypack systems for elec-
tric and bass guitarists. Can
also be used with other elec-
tric instruments
AXSHW
Bodypack system for ap-
plications requiring hands-
free operation, such as aero-
bics or percussion
AXSLWD
Bodypack system for public
speaking, theater, or busi-
ness presentations.
Transmitter AXH2 Handheld
Transmitter
AXB1G Bodypack
Transmitter
AXB1 Bodypack
Transmitter
Microphone SM58 or BG3.1 –– WH20 Headset
Microphone
WL93 omnidirectional
lavalier
Receiver AXR3 single antenna or AXR4N Diversity
Power Supply PS20 (105–125 VAC, 60 Hz)
Supplied
Accessories
Carrying and storage case; Receiver feet; Hook and loop fastening strips; gain adjustment screwdriver
Accessories
microphone stand adapter 1/4” to 1/4” guitar cables (2)
RECEIVER FEATURES
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AXR3 AXR4N
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SHURE BOTHERS INC.
EVANSTON
IL
60202
USA
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FIGURE 1. AXR3 AND AXR4N RECEIVER FEATURES
1. Power On Indicator: Glows green when the receiver is
powered on.
2. RF Signal Indicator:
AXR3
: Glows yellow when RF (radio
frequency) signals are received.
AXR4N
: One of two indica-
tor lights glows when RF is received by antenna A or B.
3. Audio Peak Indicator: Flashes red when the audio signal
received approaches overload clipping level.
4. Volume Control: Adjusts the output volume of the receiver.
Does not affect Transmitter Audio Peak indicator.
5. Telescoping Antenna(s): Receives signals from the trans-
mitter.
6. Audio Output: Provides mic level signal for connection to
amplifiers or mixing consoles.
AXR3
: 1/4 inch phone jack.
AXR4N
: 1/4 inch phone jack and male XLR connector.
7. Squelch Control: This control is factory pre-set and nor-
mally requires no adjustment. See
Wireless System Adjust-
ments
at the end of this guide.
8. Power Input: Accepts power from supplied AC adapter.
9. Power Cable Retainer:
AXR4N
only. Secures the AC
adapter cable to the receiver.